July is Smart Irrigation Month

(MIAMI, July 5, 2011) -- More water is used in July than any other month in most areas of the United States, and much of that water goes toward keeping lawns and landscaping green. For this reason, the Irrigation Association has named July “Smart Irrigation Month.” This July, take a few minutes to identify ways that you and your community can become more water efficient and still maintain beautiful yards and landscaping.

THE TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION SELECTS FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY AS THE JULY 2011 HBCU OF THE MONTH

MIAMI GARDENS, FL [JULY, 2011] – Florida Memorial University (FMU), South Florida’s only historically black college or university (HBCU), received national recognition when the Tom Joyner Foundation (TJF) selected it as the July 2011 HBCU of the Month.  Aimed specifically at helping HBCUs, the TJF provides financial support for students to complete their college education. Through July 31, FMU will collect funding from across the United States supporting scholarships for high-achieving students at the school. 

Monday, July 4th:
America’s Birthday Bash
Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami 

(Miami, FL   June 23, 2011)--Celebrate the birth of our great nation with one of the largest fireworks displays in South Florida!  This spectacular display can be seen from anywhere in the park.  Enjoy food and beverages, and a free Kids' Zone with inflatable slides, a "kiddie carousel," hoops, face painting and more.  Bring the whole family!

FREE ADMISSION
The Park is Open All Day
Free Kids' Zone: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Fireworks: 9:00pm
NO BOTTLES, CANS, COOLERS, OR
PERSONAL FIREWORKS ALLOWED

 FRIDAY, JULY 1ST, 2011

First Fridays of Florida in Pembroke Pines Hosts the Flashback Night Concert Press Conference & Welcome Party Featuring Shabba Ranks & Tiger.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 2011 - This year, First Fridays of Florida will host the Flashback Night Press Conference & Welcome Party, featuring Shabba Ranks & Tiger, on Friday July 1st at The Grand Palms Resort & Hotel. Between 8pm & 10pm an overview of the Flashback Night Concert will be presented by spokesperson C-Roy the Entertainer followed by a short video, after which Grammy Award Winning Artist Shabba Ranks & Reggae Super Star Tiger will be available for interviews, autographs and photo opportunities.

JAMAICA'S 49TH INDEPENDENCE
 &
CULTURAL CELEBRATION

AT MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK
SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH, 2011

The highly anticipated staging of Jamaica's 49^th Independence & Cultural Celebration (JICC) is scheduled for Sunday, August 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. Exhilarating entertainment, interactive activities and a variety of delicious Jamaican food, are guaranteed to deliver enjoyment for the entire family.

CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS INVITES YOU TO ADOPT-A-TREE

JOIN COUNCILWOMAN FELICIA ROBINSON
 FOR "MEET ME MONDAYS"
STARTING JULY 11, 2011 AT 7:00PM CITY HALL

LOBSTER SEASON STARTS SOON, ARE YOU PREPARED?

(MIAMI, July 21, 2011) – Lobster season is just around the corner and the Miami-Dade Sea Grant Extension Office wants to make sure that you are prepared. The official commercial and recreational lobster season begins August 6 and runs through March 31.  The special two-day lobster sport season, held the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July, falls on July 27 and 28^th this year.   

In order to participate there are certain recreational regulations that you must follow:

Celebrate Leadership with Gwen Whiting on July 7!

Vice Mayor Dorothy "Dottie" Johnson
The City of Opa-locka Mayor and Commission 

1^ST Annual Tree Planting Ceremony
SATURDAY – JULY 16, 2011 * 8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
GLADYS COACHMAN COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL GARDEN
(Burlington Canal across from Nathan B. Young Elementary School)        PLEASE come out and join us!

7:00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2011...

"The Games We Play"  

An Evening of Dance

7:00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2011...

Admission: free

Little Haiti Cultural Center

212 NE 59th Terrace Miami, Fl 33137

Featuring choreography that explores new territory between traditional and contemporary dance styles from West African, Afro-Caribbean, Flamenco, Tap, Contemporary/Modern and Ballet. 

MAYOR GIMENEZ TO HOST 1st BUDGET
 TOWN HALL MEETING ON FACEBOOK

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez will host a Facebook town hall meeting at 7 PM on Thurs., July 14, 2011, to answer questions about his proposed budget for FY2011-2012.
               
The proposal closes a $409 million budget  gap through a wide range of cost-saving measures, and cuts taxes back to the combined millage level of fiscal year 2009-10 - all while preserving essential services.

Keenya Robertson Esq., President and CEO Of Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence Inc. Recognized as one of South Florida’s 25 Most Distinguished & Influential Black Women of 2010 

Success South Florida nominates and selects Keenya Robertson of HOPE, Inc. 

Miami, FL—July 2010—Success South Florida magazine, South Florida’s premiere magazine for black business professionals, Keenya Robertson Esq., as one of  25 most successful and prominent black business women in South Florida. Robertson is one of the most respected, relevant and dedicated women in the fair housing field.  Keenya Robertson has advocated for fair housing and other civil rights since 1994.  She is President and CEO of Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.), a 22-year-old, private, Florida non-profit fair housing organization whose mission is to fight housing discrimination in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and to promote equal housing opportunities throughout Florida.

Strategic Planning Workshop

Saturday, July 24, 2010

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center - Music Building

6161 N.W. 22^nd Avenue, Miami 33142

9:30 a.m.

About the Workshop

he biggest financial industry shake-up since the Great Depression has worsened an already tough situation for many non-profit organizations, for-profit entities and individuals. All in South Florida are still feeling the pinch of the flagging economy that continues to strain their capacities.

General Mills Names Miami Resident
A Candidate For Feeding Dreams® 

Merline Barton is Miami’s Community Champion in the
Southeastern 2010 Feeding Dreams Competition 

MIAMI, FL – July 28, 2010 – The spotlight is on local community hero Merline Barton when the 2010 Feeding Dreams campaign launches in August. Barton is Miami’s Community Champion as part of the Feeding Dreams grassroots initiative supported by General Mills that celebrates African-Americans’ commitment to community service at the local level. Barton’s compassion for her neighbors is paired with a deep-rooted passion for creating a more vibrant city through the causes she champions daily in Miami neighborhoods.

INTERNATIONAL TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN
MIRAMAR THIS WEEKEND
500 ATHLETES, 32 NATIONS
 COME CHEER FOR YOUR COUNTRY! 

See www.miramarsports.com for more details.

COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR COUNTRY!

PORT OF MIAMI GEARING UP FOR THE ARRIVAL
 OF NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE’S
NORWEGIAN EPIC

(July 6, 2010)  The Port of Miami is gearing up for the arrival of Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest ship, the Norwegian Epic.  

“The Norwegian Epic is one of the largest and most well-appointed cruise ships in the world,” said Port of Miami Director Bill Johnson.  

The Port of Miami—the world’s busiest cruise port with more than 4 million passengers annually—is working around the clock to prepare to add this fantastic new ship, one of the most modern cruise liners on the seas today,  to its already impressive line-up.  

Fireworks safety tips

(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department wants to remind the public there are certain precautions that should be taken when handling fireworks this July 4th holiday.  Parents are also reminded to ensure the safety of their children by closely supervising personal fireworks use, and by purchasing only legal fireworks from approved vendors during this holiday season.  It's important for parents to be present when fireworks are ignited, and to ensure that the materials are lit in an open area away from homes, vehicles and any combustibles. Young children should not be allowed to handle fireworks.  Parents should teach children to be prepared, safe and responsible.

 "Attitude Is Everything For A Self-Published Author"

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Listen in on Thursday, July 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., by dialing into Self-Published

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